OVERVIEW

Coronary Artery Calcification in Women: More Than Meets the Eye is organized by Baptist Health South Florida.

Course opens: 09/01/2022
Course expires: 08/31/2025

Overview:
Coronary artery calcification is a major risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease. It is associated with major adverse cardiovascular events, such as vascular injury and inflammation. Dr. Heather Johnson will discuss evidence-based recommendations on the use of coronary artery calcium scans in women, as well as examine research updates on female-specific and female-predominant cardiovascular risk factors.

Learning Objectives:
• Examine research updates on female-specific and female-predominant cardiovascular risk factors.
• Discuss evidence-based recommendations on the use of coronary artery calcium scans in women.
• Evaluate research updates on the relationship between coronary artery and breast arterial calcification in women.
• Review evidence-based cardiovascular risk reduction strategies in women with arterial calcification.